Cheat Sheet: Georgetown Hoyas at Syracuse Orange - 2/9/2011

HOYAS: Georgetown is on a roll, as they've won their past 6 games SU entering tonight. The current winning streak as the Hoyas up to 11th in the national polls. Georgetown is 18-5 SU and 13-9 ATS overall this year. The Hoyas are 5-3 both SU and ATS in true road games this season. Georgetown is 1-0 ATS as the listed underdog this year. The Hoyas are 7-4 SU in Big East Conference play this season, tied in the standings with their opponent today. The Hoyas last 3 wins have come by a combined 8 points, so they've been winning in the final minute of games. Georgetown has arguably the best guard play in the nation, led by Austin Freeman. Freeman is averaging a team high 18.7 PPG this year for the Hoyas. G Chris Wright is averaging 12.8 PPG and a team high 5.4 APG this season. The Hoyas are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%. Georgetown is 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games following a SU win. The Hoyas are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss.

Projected Score: 73

Hoyas are 9-3 ATS last 12 road games.

Over is 5-1 last 6 games against a team with a winning SU record.

F Aaron Bowen (shoulder) is out.

ORANGE: (-4.5, O/U 140) Syracuse has been impressive in their last two victories, both road conference wins. The Orange have dealt with some turmoil of late, specifically a point shaving rumor. Syracuse is 20-4 SU, yet just 9-13 ATS this season. The Orange are 13-2 SU and 5-8 ATS in home games this season. Syracuse is 7-122 ATS as the listed favorite this season. The Orange beat Georgetown in 2 of 3 meetings last season, but did lose to them in the Big East tournament. Syracuse is currently 7-4 SU in Big East play, which puts them in a tie for 5th place this season. F Kris Joseph is leading the Orange in scoring this year, averaging 15 PPG. F Rick Jackson is averaging 13.5 PPG and a team high 11.5 RPG this year. The Orange are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Wednesday games. Syracuse is 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games against a team with a road winning percentage greater than .600%. The Orange are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS win. Syracuse is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games following three or more consecutive road games.

Projected Score: 75 (OVER-Total of the Day)

Orange are 1-4 ATS last 5 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.

Over is 6-0 last 6 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game.

F DaShonte Riley (foot) is out.

North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils

[ESPN | 9:00 PM ET]

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TAR HEELS: North Carolina enters tonight's rivalry game as one of the hottest teams in the nation. The Tar Heels have won their past 5 games SU, with their last 3 coming by 20 PTS or more in each. North Carolina is growing up fast, even with the departure of former PG Larry Drew. The Tar Heels lost both meetings last year to Duke, so revenge against their rival is at the forefront tonight. North Carolina is 17-5 SU and 10-9 ATS, which places them 21st in the national polls. The Tar Heels are 4-2 SU and 3-3 ATS in true road settings this season. North Carolina is 1-1 ATS as the listed underdog this year. F Tyler Zeller leads North Carolina in scoring, averaging 14.1 PPG. Impact freshman F Harrison Barnes is averaging 13.3 PPG and 5.5 RPG this season. F John Henson is averaging 11.1 PPG and a team high 8.5 RPG for North Carolina this year. The Tar Heels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU win. North Carolina is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. The Tar Heels are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. North Carolina is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against the ACC. The Tar Heels are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games.

Projected Score: 68

Tar Heels are 5-0 ATS last 5 games following an ATS win.

Under is 19-7 last 26 games against the ACC.

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BLUE DEVILS: (-10, O/U 154) Duke has been dominant in their two games since losing to St. John's. The Blue Devils beat Maryland by 18 PTS on the road in arguably their most impressive game of the season, and followed that performance up with a 24 point win over NC State. Duke is 21-2 SU and 12-10 ATS overall this year. The Blue Devils are a perfect 13-0 SU and 6-6 ATS in home games this season. Duke is 10-8 ATS as the listed double digit favorite this year. Duke is averaging 84.7 PPG this season, the 4th most in the nation. G Nolan Smith leads this powerful offense, as he's averaging team highs of 21 PPG and 5.6 APG this year. F Kyle Singler is averaging 18 PPG and 6.2 RPG for Duke this year. The Blue Devils are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games. Duke is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. The Blue Devils are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. The Blue Devils are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. Duke is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games against a team with a winning road record.

Projected Score: 87 (SIDE of the Day)

Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS last 5 games against the ACC.

Over is 4-0 last 4 home games against a team with a winning road record.